Wat Sam Phran (Thai: วัดสามพราน, pronounced [wát sǎːm pʰrāːn]) is a Buddhist temple (wat) in Amphoe Sam Phran, Nakhon Pathom province, around 40 kilometers to the west of Bangkok. The temple was officially registered in 1985.^[1] In English, the wat is sometimes referred to as the "Dragon Temple".^[2]

The temple is notable for its 17-story tall pink cylindrical building with a gigantic red-and-green dragon sculpture curling around the entire height. The interior of the dragon feature is hollow and contains a spiraling flight of stairs, which has however deteriorated to a poor condition in places.^[2] It also contains a huge Buddha statue as well as many additional Buddhist statues.^[3][4][5] The Wat Samphran is 80 meters high because Buddha died at the age of 80 years old.

Opening hours and entrance fee

The temple is open from 6am to 6pm on all days for visitors. There is no entrance fee, however, voluntary donations which contribute to the upkeep of the place is always appreciated.